What Happened on October 20, 1998

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Comedian Richard Pryor is awarded the 1st ever Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Famous Deaths

  • Franz Tumler, Austrian writer (Cloak, Aufruf), dies at 86
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About October 20, 1998

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Night - Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Gym And Tonic - Spacedust